Transportation Manager II

J.B. Hunt • Harrisburg, PA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, the Transportation Manager II directly manages and supervises a midsize driver count, supporting safe and timely freight movement, load assignment, and best-in-class customer service. The role ensures compliance with DOT regulations, driver requirements, and company policies while coordinating with internal and external contacts to plan, route, monitor, and deliver freight and loads.

The position requires schedule flexibility to support operational needs, including day, night, and weekend coverage. The stated work schedule is Wednesday through Saturday, 5 a.m. to 5 p.m. The role may require on-call support and consistent travel to account and customer locations.

The position is based in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. It requires a high school diploma or GED and 2–3 years of relevant experience, or demonstrated equivalent skills and abilities. A bachelor's degree and 1–2 years of relevant experience are preferred. The position is not eligible for employment-based sponsorship.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• 2–3 years of experience in transportation/logistics, business administration, account management, and/or equivalent military experience, or demonstrated relevant skills and abilities through education, certifications, military, or other experience.
• Ability to work across multiple shifts, including nights and/or weekends.
• Strong professional communication skills for internal and external interactions.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain healthy working relationships.
• Experience fostering customer relationships through delivery of commitments, open communication, and ongoing feedback and improvement.
• Ability to process information accurately.
• Ability to analyze situations and make productive decisions based on informed judgment.
• Experience with Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Ability to manage multiple competing priorities.
• Ability to travel consistently to account and customer locations.
• Ability to adapt to a dynamic work environment and shifting priorities and directives.
• Experience holding people accountable and conducting difficult conversations.
• Ability to perform in a stressful, high-pressure work environment.
• Ability to work the stated Wednesday–Saturday, 5 a.m.–5 p.m. schedule.
• Position is not eligible for employment-based sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Transportation/Logistics, Supply Chain, or a related field.
• 1–2 years of experience in transportation/logistics, business administration, account management, and/or equivalent military experience.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain positive professional relationships with drivers and safety personnel to minimize turnover and maximize productivity.
• Cover for absent or unavailable personnel and participate in special projects related to fleet optimization and profitability.
• Train and orient drivers and/or employees, including assisting with internal and third-party customer systems.
• Analyze fleet operations and profitability; recommend improvements; determine and measure key performance indicators; and create, maintain, and present customer-specific reports and financial analyses.
• Manage inventory, assets, customer pools, and driver assignments to balance equipment in the market.
• Perform administrative duties, including payroll, driver counseling, accident reviews, filing and documentation, pay issue resolution, invoicing, and operational or financial reporting.
• Manage the yard by checking and inspecting equipment, replacing parts, completing repairs, and coordinating preventative maintenance and repairs of safety-related mechanical issues as required.
• Work with drivers, customers, and company personnel to resolve service, routing, planning, mechanical, and accessorial-pay issues, including when on call as necessary.
• Maintain the company's safety culture through daily safety messages, monthly briefings, quarterly driver training, annual reviews, and enforcement of company policies and safety requirements.
• Assign loads and plan, route, and monitor freight to provide safe, on-time service and meet customer requirements; manage freight exceptions and adjust driver ETAs based on schedules and road conditions.

Benefits

• Medical benefit
• Dental benefit
• Vision benefit
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage
• Paid time off commensurate with tenure, including vacation and sick time
• Six weeks of paid maternity leave
• Two weeks of paid parental leave
• Six paid holidays annually
• The position may be eligible for annual bonuses and incentives based on profitability or volumes, subject to the applicable company plans.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED